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Ministry of Defence
Defence Ministers of India and Madagascar reiterate maritime security cooperation in bilateral talks
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, today held bilateral talks with Lt Gen Rokotonirina Richard, Defence Minister of Madagascar on the second day of DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow.
During the discussions, Raksha Mantri stressed upon enhancing ties in Maritime security cooperation in the region. He said that, as maritime neighbours both countries have responsibility to ensure a secure maritime environment so that trade and commerce flourish.
Underlining the President of India’s state visit to Madagascar in March 2018, Shri Rajnath Singh said that the historic visit reaffirmed the excellent bilateral relationship between the two countries. He emphasized that the MoU signed during the visit provided an enabling framework for defence cooperation between the two countries.
Raksha Mantri hoped that the DefExpo 2020 would provide a platform for both the countries to further strengthen the defence ties and in exploring various areas of mutual engagement.
In his remarks, Lt Gen Rokotonirina Richard said India has a great role to play in preserving security in the Indian ocean maritime region. He expressed his Government’s sincere gratitude for 'Operation Vanilla', in Which Indian Navy provided assistance to the affected population of Madagascar post devastation caused by Cyclone Diane.
The Defence Minister of Madagascar invited Raksha Mantri to the independence day celebrations on June 26 this year.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NFL has started tying up with ITI to train youth in various trade
To give thrust to the "Skill India" initiative of the Government of India, National Fertilizers Limited -NFL a CPSE Under the Union Department Of Fertilizers has started tying up with Industrial Training Institutes  located near to its plants to train youth in various trades so as to enhance the chances of their employbility in heavy and process industry.
The Nangal plant of the company in Punjab has signed an Memorandum of Understanding  with ITI, Nangal to train youth in 12 trades. The students will be skilled under Dual System of Training Scheme under which they will learn theoretical skills in the institute and on-the-job training in NFL Nangal plant.
The MoU was exchanged between Ms Renu R P Singh DGM  I/c, NFL Nangal unit and Sh Lalit Mohan, Principal of ITI, Nangal.
ITI, Nangal is one of the oldest institute in Punjab. With the signing of this MoU with ITI, NFL becomes first CPSE to take this initiative in the state of Punjab.
The company plans to explore more such options in future to give impetus to Skill India by training more youth from institutes.
NFL has five gas based Ammonia-Urea plants viz. Nangal & Bathinda plants in Punjab, Panipat plant in Haryana and two plants at Vijaipur at District Guna, in Madhya Pradesh.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Extension of tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme  of Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana  from 15 to 20 years Introduction of a new CLSS for Middle Income Group
Cabinet approves Extension of tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme  of Pradhan Mantri AwasYojana  from 15 to 20 years
Introduction of a new CLSS for Middle Income Group
(The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the proposals for
 Extension of tenure of loans under the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme  vertical of Pradhan MantriAwasYojana  Mission from 15 to 20 years (to be renamed as CLSS for EWS/LIG. It will be named as CLSS for economically weaker sections of society / Lower Income Group;
 Introduction of a new Credit-Linked Subsidy Scheme for MIG” for targeting the MIG category;
 Allowing the Primary Lending Institutions  that have signed MoU with the Central Nodal Agencies , under the CLSS vertical of PMAY , the option to extend the mandate of their MoU to CLSS for MIG with appropriate changes as applicable;
 For rationalizing/introducing the processing fees payable to the PLIs for the loans sanctioned under these schemes;
 Allocation of Rs. 1000 crore initially in the budget for 2017-18 at the BE stage for the proposed CLSS for MIG and
 Issue of the operational guidelines for CLSS for MIG with approval of the Minister-in-charge.
Objectives
a. Increase the off-take in EWS and LIG segments under existing Pradhan MantriAwasYojana  – Housing for All Mission;
b. Outreach to the Middle Income Group ;
c. Make procedures easy for the Primary Lending Institutions ;
d. Provide an incentive to PLIs for increased participation in the housing and urban development sector;
e. Make available funds through necessary funds through Budgetary provisions and
f. Clearly define the procedure /implementation of programmes.
The outreach of the schemes will ensure greater participation amongst the EWS, LIG and MIG segment of the society to provide Housing for All by 2022, thereby ensuring equity and inclusiveness.
The interest subsidy to be disbursed to the beneficiaries will be credited to their home loan accounts after the PLIs have satisfied the eligibility criteria through their due diligence processes.
The proposed interest subsidy scheme for the MIG is an innovative approach to address the needs of housing of this category.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Lifeline Udan flights carry 35.78 tons of essential and medical cargo on 22nd April 2020
Lifeline Udan flights operated by Air India, IAF and Vistara carried Cargo load of 35.78 tons on 22nd April 2020. 339 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan till date by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers in domestic sector supporting fight against Covid-19. 204 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 587.57 tons. Aerial distance covered by Lifeline Udan flights till date is over 3,37,639km. ‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India’s war against COVID-19.
Special focus has been on the North East Region, island territories and the hill states. Air India and IAF collaborated primarily for J&K, Ladakh, North-East and other island regions. Helicopter services including Pawan Hans Ltd have been operating in J&K, Ladakh, Islands and North East region transporting critical medical cargo and patients. Pawan Hans till 22 April 2020 have carried 1.90 tons of cargo covering a distance of 6537kms.
The domestic Lifeline Udan cargo includes COVID-19 related reagents, enzymes, medical equipment, testing kits, Personal protective equipment , masks, gloves, other materials of HLL and ICMR; cargo requisitioned by State/UT Governments and postal packets etc.
Domestic Cargo Operators SpiceJet, Blue Dart and Indigo are operating cargo flights on a commercial basis. Spicejet operated 495 cargo flights during 24 March to 22 April 2020 covering a distance of 7,46,219 km and carrying 3837 tons of cargo. Out of these, 166 were international cargo flights. Blue Dart operated 169 cargo flights covering a distance of 1,68,396 km and carrying 2749 tons of cargo during 25 March to 22 April 2020. Out of these, 2 were international cargo flights. Indigo has operated 35 cargo flights during 3-22 April 2020 covering a distance of 42,752 km and carrying around 84 tons of cargo and including 6 international flights. This also includes medical supplies carried free of cost for the government.
The total quantity of medical cargo brought in by Air India from East Asia from 4th April 2020 till date is 348 tons. A cargo air-bridge was established with East Asia for transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and Covid-19 relief material. Air India will operate dedicated scheduled cargo flights to other countries for transfer of critical medical supplies, as per the requirement.
PIB Headquarters
Media should reinforce safety and preventive messages to fight Covid19 pandemic
PIB and BOC Imphal hosts Webinar on the Role of Media in Combating COVID-19
Media is playing a crucial role in fighting Covid19 pandemic and has been working along with the government in informing the people about all aspects of pandemic management and public safety awareness. The role of the press during ongoing Covid19 pandemic was discussed at an online seminar jointly organised today by Press Information Bureau and Bureau of Outreach and Communication , Imphal Region in association with Department of Mass Communication, Manipur University. The seminar was attended by the professors and students of Department of Mass Communication, media persons and officials of BOC and PIB Imphal.
In his welcome address, Additional Director General, Imphal region, Shri S N Pradhan said that media gives the critical feedback to the government so that various aspects of Covid19 management are fine-tuned and any discrepancies are corrected by the administration immediately. In fact, Prime Minister has named media persons as one of the frontline warriors in our collective fight against the pandemic, he added. He said that since the first lockdown was announced in March, media has been informing the people of the requirements necessary to stop the spread of pandemic and means to ensure individual and community safety.
In his keynote address, Shri Abhisek Dayal, Director, PIB Imphal said that media in Manipur has shown exceptional maturity in handling sensitive information and has adequately informed people of the ways in which they can stay safe and prevent the infection from spreading. He called upon greater communication between the officials and the media to ensure that the citizens are able to fully benefit from the social, medical and financial interventions that the government is making for the benefit of the people.
While addressing the seminar, Dr. Sonia Wahengbam, Senior Asst. Professor, Manipur University said that media has to keep in mind the behavioural aspects of all audiences while communicating on health and pandemic related stories. She said that along with the pandemic, we are fighting an "infodemic" also.
In his address Dr. N. Jiten Singh, Superspecialist , RIMS, Imphal callednupon the media to use reliable sources of information only. Media has to act as a platform to correct many wrong perceptions and rumours on social media, he added.
Shri Rupachandra Yumnam, Editor-in-Chief, Impact TV, highlighted the role of electronic media in educating the people, saying it is a defining moment for the entire media. He said media has to contribute by constantly highlighting and reinforcing preventive and safety messages.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
TOPS athletes Bindyarani, Harshada, Soumya, Akanksha to feature in Phase 2 of Khelo India National Ranking Women’s Weightlifting tournament
Commonwealth Games 2022 silver medalist Bidyarani Devi, Harshada Garud, Akanksha Vyavahare and Soumya Dalvi are some of the weightlifters set to compete in Phase 2 of the Khelo India Women’s Weightlifting League National Ranking Youth, Junior & Senior Tournament, scheduled to start October 27 in Ghaziabad, Noida and end on November 2. All the mentioned athletes are a part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme .
Organised by the Indian Weightlifting Federation  and supported by the Department of Sports, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the league will be organized across three age groups: Senior , Junior  and Youth . The total amount of support put forward by the Govt of India to conduct the Khelo India league across all editions is Rs 1.88 Crore, which includes a total cash prize of Rs 48.3 Lakh to the top 8 ranked weightlifters across 10 weight categories in all age groups.
The conduct of the league has also been approved in principle for a total of 4 years. A total of around 450 weightlifters are expected to compete in Phase 2 of the event, scheduled at the RN Resort, Modinagar, Ghaziabad. Phase 1 of the league was held in Himachal Pradesh in June this year, where Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medalist Mirabai Chanu won the gold in the 49 kg category.
Bindyarani Devi and Harshada Garud were also gold medalists in Phase 1 of the league in the 55kg and 45kg categories respectively. Phase 2 of the league in Noida. Most of the Weightlifters competing also belong from SAI National Centers of Excellence Patiala, Lucknow and Aurangabad.
The Khelo India Women’s league is yet another endeavour by the Khelo India’s Sports for Women component, which takes the most necessary steps to power in more female participation in a wide array of sports competitions. The support extends to not only giving grants but also helping in the proper organization and execution of the events.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Setting up of Old Age Homes
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment is implementing a Central Sector Scheme namely Integrated Programme for Senior Citizens   under which grants in aid is provided to implementing agencies like NGOs/Voluntary Organizations etc. for running and maintenance of, inter alia, senior citizens homes . The Scheme guidelines have been revised w.e.f. 01.04.2021 and a provision has been made for establishing a senior citizen home in each district.
At present there are 16 Senior Citizen Homes run by NGOs assisted by this Department under IPSrC in Telangana.
The Department invites proposals on e-Anudaan portal for running and maintenance of senior citizens homes in uncovered districts in every financial year.
Quality of services provided to senior citizens in the senior citizen homes assisted under IPSrC is monitored by Project Monitoring Unit  of this Department as per guidelines of the Scheme. Grant in aid has been stopped for 02 Sr citizen homes in Telengana State as unsatisfactory services to the destitute senior citizens found by PMU in the financial year 2020-21.
This information was given by the Minister of state for social justice and empowerment Sushri Pratima Bhoumik in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 151.57 Cr
More than 89 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 96.98%
1,59,632 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 5,90,611
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 6.77%
With the administration of more than 89 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 151.57 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,61,76,087 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,88,856
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2nd Dose
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97,41,004
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FLWs
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|
1st Dose
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|
1,83,87,153
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2nd Dose
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1,69,69,726
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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2,29,49,780
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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51,37,21,707
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2nd Dose
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35,13,24,009
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,60,68,180
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2nd Dose
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15,59,53,930
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,22,46,143
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2nd Dose
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9,80,10,157
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Total
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1,51,57,60,645
40,863 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,44,53,603.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 96.98%.
1,59,632 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 5,90,611. Active cases constitute 1.66% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 15,63,566 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 69 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 6.77% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 10.21%.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Apprenticeship Mela
Skill India mission is aimed at imparting relevant skills to our youth and enabling their employment / micro entrepreneurship. In this connection, DGT and NSDC organized a day long ‘Apprenticeship Mela’ on 4th October 2021 across the country in over 660 locations. Under the initiative, nearly 60,466 apprentices were registered and the event witnessed participation from more than 5000+ organisations, operating in more than 30 sectors such as Power, Retail, Telecom, IT/ITeS, Electronics, Automotive and more. The event also stood as a great opportunity for the participating establishments who got the chance to meet the potential apprentices at a common platform and could select the candidates as per their requirements.
State wise / Regional Directorates of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship wise details of the candidates registered for the Apprenticeship Mela are as below:
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Name of the States / RDSDE
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Apprenticeship Mela registered candidates
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Andhra Pradesh
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4500
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Assam
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2142
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Manipur
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Meghalaya
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Mizoram
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Nagaland
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Tripura
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Bihar
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559
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Chhattisgarh
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197
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Gujarat
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1414
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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Daman and Diu
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Haryana
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1594
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Chandigarh
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Himachal Pradesh
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106
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Jammu & Kashmir
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|
191
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Jharkhand
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1008
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Karnataka
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6636
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Kerala
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1380
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Lakshadweep
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Madhya Pradesh
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4586
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Maharashtra
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4341
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Goa
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Odisha
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1599
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Punjab
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3500
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Rajasthan
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1838
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Tamil Nadu
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4037
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Puducherry
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Telangana
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5063
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Uttarakhand
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500
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Uttar Pradesh
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10584
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West Bengal
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1654
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Sikkim
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New Delhi
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3037
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TOTAL
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60,466

The Government organisessuch melas as per requirement, across the States and Union Territories for the benefit of stakeholders.
It is the endeavour of the Government to have a balanced gender-based representation in training. The Government is trying to reduce the gender gap by ensuring continuous outreach programmes and advertisements in local media to motivate the woman candidates to join the trainings/workforce in big numbers.
Details of different skill training programmes conducted for women to promote their participation, during the year 2021-22 , is as under:
- Out of total number of 3,57,268 candidates trained under Prime Minister KaushalVikasYojana  scheme, 44.19 % constitutes female candidates.
- Out of total number of 1,46,910 candidates trained by Jan ShikshanSansthan  , 88.90 % constitutes female candidates.
- 3,097 women candidates have been trained in 19 National Skill Training Institute   in Craft Instructor Training Scheme  and Craftsman Training Scheme .
This information was given by the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays condolences after the demise of Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his condolences after the demise of renowned Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“The exceptional Shivamogga Subbanna was a household name for those who love Kannada songs and music. His works are admired and so are his efforts to connect gems of Kannada poetry with the present generation. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti”
Ministry of Electronics & IT
MeitY Officials participate in ‘Run for Unity’ on National Unity Day
Officials took the pledge for Unity, Integrity & Cleanliness on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
On the occasion of National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 147th birth anniversary on October 31, 2022, and to pay tribute to his belief in integrity, over 500 officials from the Ministry of Electronics & IT  and its attached/ autonomous offices took part with zeal and enthusiasm in the 'Run for Unity' from the premises of Electronics Niketan to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here yesterday.
Officials from MeitY participating in Run for Unity
Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, MeitY, flagged off and led the 'Run for Unity' from the premises of Electronics Niketan. While addressing the gathering, he said that “Sardar Patel is an icon who lives in the heart of every Indian.” In keeping with the true spirit of the "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Swachhta," officials also participated in a plog run, cleaned areas in and around MeitY and gathered garbage together, showing shared responsibility for the nation on National Unity Day.
Officials from MeitY participating in Run for Unity
Over 500 officers from MeitY and all its organizations including Unique Identification Authority of India , the National Informatics Centre , the National Internet Exchange of India , the National Informatics Centre Services Incorporated , the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing , Semi-Conductor Laboratory , and the Central Industrial Security Force  personnel posted in MeitY participated in the event, demonstrating harmony amongst various offices of MeitY.
Officials from MeitY participating in Run for Unity
The run culminated with the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Integrity Pledge which was undertaken by all participants with the promise to preserve the Unity, Integrity & Security of our Nation, Serve Mother India by keeping the country clean and commit to highest standards of integrity & honesty.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Prime Minister salutes the country’s valiant fight with COVID in his I-Day address to the nation
Announces the National Digital Health Mission
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and India’s simultaneous graded and pro-active approach that made the country “Atmanirbhar” found a place in the Prime Minister’s address to the Nation on the 74th Independence Day, as he highlighted the accomplishments of the Central government in the field of health.
Expressing his condolences for families who lost their loved ones to the disease, he said that India’s Corona warriors need to be applauded as they have exemplified the mantra “Seva Parmo Dharma.” The Prime Minister reassured the nation that “we will win against corona. ‘Strong will’ will lead to victory”.
He highlighted the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ spirit of the country that has resulted in achieving self-reliance amid COVID-19. He said that the country is now producing PPE kits, N95 masks, ventilators etc., which were not being manufactured domestically. The increase in production capacity of such world class items also echoed in his call “vocal for local”.
Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort today, the Prime Minister highlighted the country’s steady escalation of its COVID testing capacity “From merely one lab we have today more than 1400 labs across the country. We were earlier conducting just 300 tests on a day; today we are conducting more than 7 lakh tests in a day. We have achieved this in a very less amount of time”, he stated.
In his Independence Day address to the nation, the Prime Minister mentioned about India’s strategy for development of the Corona Vaccine. He stated that sscientists are working on this mission with strong determination. Presently, three vaccines are in different stages of testing. As soon as the scientists give a nod, mass production shall commence. A blueprint for the production and distribution of the vaccine is also ready, he added.
Expanding on the country’s push for increased capacity in Medical Education and Health Infrastructure, Prime Minister stated that the new AIIMS and medical colleges will strengthen the medical infrastructure in the country. We have added more than 45,000 seats in MBBS and MD courses, he added. The Prime Minister also appreciated the role played by the Ayushman Bharat health & Wellness Centres  in provisioning of non-COVID healthcare services during the ongoing pandemic. Of the envisaged 1.5 lakh HWCs, one third are already active, he said. He also expressed confidence that Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  will improve the effectiveness of services in the health sector.
Announcing the National Digital Health Mission, Prime Minister said that a Unique Health ID will be provided to every citizen which will have details of the diseases, diagnosis, report, medication etc., in a common database through a single ID.